Cult of the Positive
Sometimes, the Curmudgeon gets in a bad mood. Perhaps that’s an understatement. Often, the Curmudgeon gets in a bad mood. And to be...
How You Play the Game.
I’ve never been much for sports. I’ll give you all a moment to digest that, as I’m sure it’s a shocking revelation for regular readers of...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Not Everyone is Special"
"Not Everyone is Special" first ran on July 31st, 2017. I don't know when it became so all-fired important to lie to ourselves by...
Eulogy
New York is a city of treasured traditions. We have our lavish Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the thrilling Times Square ball drop on...
Free at Last
Greetings, and a belated happy Independence Day to one and all. In reflecting on this sacred and inspiringly patriotic date, it strikes...
Are We This Close?
Friendships are precious, are they not? Who but a friend will listen to our troubles, dole out tough love when we need it, and like us in...
Guest Curmudgeon: "Learning by Example"
A big welcome back to fellow grouch Debby Dodds. TWC Learning by Example by Debby Dodds I’m in the kitchen making parmesan-crusted...
Hunger Strikes
It’s said that there is “a time and a place for everything.” It’s a strange and reckless assertion when you think about it. (Is there...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Could You, or Could You Not, Care Less?"
("Could You, or Could You Not, Care Less?" originally appeared in The Weekly Curmudgeon on June 19th, 2017) There is perhaps no more...
Our Town
In the world of marketing, one area of intense focus is branding—the cultivation of an easily identifiable look, style, and/or wording...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Dream On"
("Dream On" first ran on June 17th, 2019.) A tearful award winner stands at a podium giving his acceptance speech. “This just goes to...
Not Helping
Once again, it’s May, the month designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. As someone with my own mental health issues (which, please...
A Curmudgeon Rerun: "Reporting Crime"
("Reporting Crime" first ran on August 6th, 2018.) These days, for better or worse, many of us are watching more news than usual. If...
It May Cause an Allergic Reaction
Over the years, we’ve sometimes explored in these blog entries various forms of language abuse. In fact, it’s a common theme for The...
A Little Less Conversation
A few weeks ago, your Curmudgeon made an online purchase of some socks. It wasn’t a momentous occurrence. In fact, I’m not entirely sure...
